Combination floor &amp; ergonomic hand held cleaning tools

ABSTRACT

Defined broadly, the present invention is a cleaning device platform. e.g. Scrub brush, wall washer car washer and abrasive pad holder that can be ergonomically held by hand and also easily attached to a quick disconnect attachment that is embodied to a handle allowing a full 360 degree swivel movement for floor, wall or car cleaning applications.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an ergonomic hand held cleaning devicethat can also be easily attached to quick release mechanism that adjoinsto a handle for easy floor cleaning. When not attached to the handle thecleaning devices can easily be used by hand.

DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART

All prior standard swivel type floor cleaning scrub brushes, abrasivepad holders, wall washer handles cannot be easily detached from the basethat incorporates bristles, abrasive pads or cleaning sheets, thusallowing the base to also be used as a hand held cleaning device. Theprior cleaning tools are not designed ergonomically to be held by handuse at the same time can be reconfigured to install a handle via quickdisconnect attachment that supports a handle. Therefore, a significantneed exists to improve upon the previous patents that allows for anergonomic hand held cleaning device that can also be easily attached toa handle, via a quick disconnect, for floor cleaning.

SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The present invention is an ergonomic hand held support handle that isintegrally incorporated into a platform for cleaning applications. It istherefore an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus bywhich a quick disconnect handle can be attached to a scrub brush ordisconnected to be used as an ergonomic hand held cleaning device. Onecleaning device can now be easily used for both hand and floor cleaningapplications.

Further novel features and other objects of the present invention willbecome apparent from the following detailed description, discussion andthe appended claim, taken in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Referring particularly to the drawings for the purpose of illustrationonly and not limitation, there is illustrated:

FIG. 1 Is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view looking down.

FIG. 3 Is an isometric view.

FIG. 4 Is a side view.

FIG. 5 Is an isometric view of the scrub brush attached to the patentpending quick disconnect attachment.

FIG. 6 Is an alternate perspective view of the handle hold.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Although specific embodiments of the invention will now be describedwith reference to the drawings, it should be understood that suchembodiments are by way of example only and merely illustrative of but asmall number of the many possible specific embodiments which canrepresent applications of the principles of the invention. Variouschanges and modifications obvious to one skilled in the art to which theinvention pertains are deemed to be within the spirit, scope andcontemplation of the invention as further defined in the appendedclaims.

In the preferred embodiment, the scrub brush member 10 in FIG. 3 is madeof plastic or any other hard material that can be molded or shaped.

Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown at 10 the present invention cleaningdevice platform in the scrub brush configuration. The apparatus is madefrom a plastic material. The handhold 30 is ergonomically designed to beheld by a hand. Between the symmetrical handholds 30 and 31 is a supportbar 20 that supports the patent pending quick disconnect attachment. Gap25 is needed to allow for the quick disconnect handle attachment. Duringhand cleaning operations, a singular hand will wrap around both 30 and31 respectively encapsulating both members by a singular hand thussecure the cleaning device. Area under 30 and 31 is open allowing thefingers to grip around the handle hold. Bristles 37 are shown toindicate scrub brush version.

Referring to FIG. 2. Illustrates support bar 20 and symmetrical handleaccess openings cavities 33 and 32 are to allow the quick disconnecthandle lever mechanism FIG. 5 item 7 clearance thus allow for full 180degree movement around the lateral axis. This movement allows for thehandle to Be placed low and reach under shelves. Gap 25 in FIG. 1 allowsfor the attachment to not interfere with handhold 31 and 30. The largediameter support shaft 20 allows for a one piece molded part and doesnot need an insert for the support bar

Referring to FIG. 3. Illustrates the abrasive pad or dust mop platform10. Support bar 20 and handle holds 31 and 30 are illustrated.

Referring to FIG. 4. Illustrates platform 10 in the brush configurationwith bristles 37 the ergonomic handhold 30 and support bar retaininghole 20.

Referring to FIG. 5. Illustrates the quick disconnect handle attachment40 connected to platform 10 and attached to an abrasive pad in lieu ofthe scrub brush bristles. Note release lever 7 is observed.

Referring to FIG. 6. Illustrates an alternate handhold that has supportribs 40 and 41 under hand hold 31 and 30.

Defined broadly, the present invention is a cleaning device that can beeither ergonomically hand held or attached to a quick disconnect swivelattachment handle to clean floors.

Of course the present invention is not intended to be restricted to anyparticular form or arrangement, or any specific embodiment disclosedherein, or any specific use, since the same may be modified in variousparticulars or relations without departing from the spirit or scope ofthe claimed invention herein above shown and described of which theapparatus shown is intended only for illustration and for disclosure ofan operative embodiment and not to show all of the various forms ormodification in which the invention might be embodied or operated.

The invention has been described in considerable detail in order tocomply with the patent laws by providing full public disclosure of atleast one of its forms. However, such detailed description is notintended in any way to limit the broad features or principles of theinvention, or the scope of patent monopoly to be granted.

1. A cleaning device platform, comprising: a. Upward protruding handholds that are narrower in width and depth than the cleaning head baseplatform that supports e.g. bristles, abrasive pad, etc. b. A cavity oraccess opening between the upward protruding hand holds that embodies acylindrical shaped support shaft that can engage a quick disconnectmechanism without interference. c. A support shaft embodied between theupward protruding handholds that is cylindrical in shape thusaccommodate a quick disconnect mechanism that can rotate around thesupport shaft. d. An access opening or cavity between the upwardprotruding hand holds that's allows for a quick disconnect mechanism tobe inserted between the upward protruding hand holds to engage thesupport shaft.
 2. The cleaning apparatus in accordance with claim 1,wherein the cleaning base has an ergonomic hand hold that is open in thecenter of the handhold to allow for a quick disconnect type mechanism tobe mounted onto the support bar.
 3. A cleaning device platform that hasan open access cavity between two upward protruding platforms thatallows a single hand to grab the protruding platforms. The purpose ofthe open access cavity is to allow clearance for the handles quickdisconnect lever and allow full 180-degree movement. The open accesscavity has a support bar in the center of the cavity allowing the quickdisconnect attachment to be supported on.
 4. A one piece molded cleaningdevice platform that has an integral cylindrical support bar with adiameter of 0.25 inches and larger to hold a quick release mechanismthat embodies a handle.